Abu Hasira festival
Egypt’s top court upholds cancelling celebrations for Jewish Rabbi Abu Hasira
Egypt
September 26, 2020
Egypt’s top court upholds cancelling celebrations for Jewish Rabbi Abu Hasira
Egypt’s Supreme Administrative Court on Saturday upheld a ruling issued by the Administrative Court back in December 2014 suspending annual…
Court bans Jewish festival, says Jews had no historical impact on Egypt
Egypt
December 29, 2014
Court bans Jewish festival, says Jews had no historical impact on Egypt
The Alexandria Administrative Court has banned the celebration of the Abu Hasira festival saying it violates public orders. “The Jews have…
Israeli tries to enter Taba to celebrate Abu Hasira festival
Egypt
March 10, 2013
Israeli tries to enter Taba to celebrate Abu Hasira festival
Security forces arrested an Israeli citizen who illegally entered Taba, South Sinai, Saturday under the pretext of going to celebrate…
Egypt police disperse protest against planned Jewish festival in Damanhour
Egypt
December 30, 2010
Egypt police disperse protest against planned Jewish festival in Damanhour
Security services on Thursday dispersed a protest vigil held by members of various political parties and factions against an upcoming…
Pilgrims arrive at Delta village to commemorate 19th century Jewish rabbi
Egypt
December 26, 2010
Pilgrims arrive at Delta village to commemorate 19th century Jewish rabbi
Dozens of largely Israeli Jewish pilgrims on Sunday arrived in Egypt to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Abu…
600 Israelis in Egypt for Abu Hasira festival
Egypt
January 5, 2010
600 Israelis in Egypt for Abu Hasira festival
The delta city of Damanhour now looks more like a military encampment, with tight security measures being put in place…